S-100 SILICA FREE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. Appearance Black pliable semi-solid with phenolic odor. Emergency overview DANGER Combustible liquid. May cause eye, skin and digestive tract burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Contains material which may cause lung, liver, kidney, heart, blood and central nervous system damage. OSHA regulatory status This product is considered hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact. Eyes May cause eye burns. May cause permanent eye injury. Skin May cause skin burns. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body through the skin. Risk of sensitization or allergic reactions among sensitive individuals. The product contains organic solvents which may be absorbed into the body by skin contact and may cause permanent damage to the nervous system, including the brain. Inhalation May cause severe respiratory tract irritation. May cause burns in mucous membranes, throat, esophagus and stomach. When cured: Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form dust and fumes which may be irritating to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of quartz dust can lead to the lung disease known as silicosis, with cough and shortness of breath. Prolonged breathing of high levels of crystalline silica can cause silicosis. Also, airborne crystalline silica is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Ingestion May cause digestive tract burns. Harmful if swallowed. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Target organs Blood. Cardiac. Central nervous system. Digestive tract.. Eyes. Kidneys. Liver. Lungs. Mucous membranes. Respiratory system. Skin.

Potential chronic health

May cause kidney, liver, lung and central nervous system damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Chronic lung disease (silicosis) and/or lung cancer may result from prolonged/repeated breathing of the dust of this material. Phenolic resin releases formaldehyde and formaldehyde has carcinogenic potential and is a known skin and respiratory sensitizer. Signs and symptoms Unconsciousness. Coughing. Shortness of breath. Discomfort in the chest. Irritation of nose and throat. Symptoms include itching, burning, redness and tearing. Be aware that symptoms of lung edema (shortness of breath) may develop up to 24 hours after exposure.

Environmental effects

The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.